Pawn Stars

10 Best Episodes of Pawn Stars - Season 2009

Go inside the colorful world of the pawn business. At the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas, generations of the Harrison family run the family business, and there’s clashing and camaraderie every step of the way.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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Pawn Stars - S2009E14

#15 - Old Man's Gamble (Season 2009 - Episode 14)

The Pawn Stars get a call about a 1979 KISS pinball machine–can it still “Rock ‘n Roll All Nite”, or will it steal Corey’s quarter and KISS the deal goodbye? Then Rick is stumped when a woman brings in a 1914 Star-note $20 bill. Will everyone walk away with new money, or will it turn out to be chump change? And when an old easy rider brings in his classic 1982 Harley Davidson Shovel-head, Chumlee decides to buy it for himself–but can he raise the cash before the Old Man sells it off.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 39 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E12

#14 - Plane Crazy (Season 2009 - Episode 12)

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The Pawn Stars travel back in time over two centuries to colonial Boston but is this seller's map the real deal or will the guys tell him to take a hike. Meanwhile, Chumlee's purchase of fake art leaves Rick painting him a different sort of picture. Then will the Pawn Stars finally get their wings by buying the shop's first ever plane or will excess baggage keep this aircraft grounded.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 40 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E3

#13 - Sink or Sell (Season 2009 - Episode 3)

Corey gets into deep water with his dad and "The Old Man" when he buys a 1984 Chris Craft boat without first testing it out. Will he bounce back and make a profit or see his investment sink? Then, an old timer brings Rick an 1849 colt revolver that he forgot to unload! Will Rick add this antique weapon to his pawn shop arsenal, or will the sale backfire? Finally, the Pawn Stars get a chance to buy an incredibly rare 1954 Gretch Guitar previously owned by Robert Duvall.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 91 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E24

#12 - Rick's Bad Day (Season 2009 - Episode 24)

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The Pawn Stars have an opportunity to buy a theater playbill from the night that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. But first they'll have to determine it's authenticity. Then Corey and Chum meet a modern day renaissance man and buy his pair of Halbert spears. But before they can put their tights on, the Old Man suspects there may be more there than meets the eye. And later, Rick takes a gamble on an elegant, perpetual motion clock that he hopes will stand the test of time.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 31 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E10

#11 - Rick's Big Bet (Season 2009 - Episode 10)

In this episode, Rick refurbishes a gas pump with a bird's nest inside, Corey takes a quiz after misidentifying a Faberge crystal glass--if he loses, he works graveyard, if he wins he gets $2500,--and Rick buys some bayonets

The episode was rated 7.51 from 47 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E19

#10 - Hot Air Buffoon (Season 2009 - Episode 19)

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The pawn shop heats up after Corey spends big bucks buying a huge 12 passenger hot air balloon--and at the same time breaking one of Rick's golden rules. Will Corey rise to the occasion and patch up the deal or will his dicey decision deflate the shop's profits? Then, when a man tries to sell his classic 1960 Gibson Les Paul guitar, Rick has some concerns: will the deal rock on or rock on out? And later, a man brings in a bottle of medicinal whiskey from Prohibition and the Old Man is forced to decide: Buy it, deny it, or drink it?

The episode was rated 7.52 from 29 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E22

#9 - Pawn Shop Pinot (Season 2009 - Episode 22)

When Rick and the Old Man buy an antique 19th Century wine-maker, Chumlee wants to put it into action. Will he succeed and brew a magnificent “Pawn Shop Pinot”? The Pawn Stars also consider buying a 16th Century replica signal cannon used to call ships as Rick looks at the priciest pawn ever to enter the shop–a semi truck.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 25 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E5

#8 - Gangsters & Guitars (Season 2009 - Episode 5)

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Rick buys an old, Mafia favorite the 1962 Lincoln Continental with "suicide doors," but as the repair bills add up, so does the tension between him and the old man. Then, a guy brings in a billfold from 1857 that he found while cleaning out his garage. The best part? It's stuffed with Confederate money. Finally the Pawn Stars get a chance to buy a rare 1942 Gibson L7 guitar that was once played at a birthday party for Al Capone. But, is the seller in tune with what it's really worth?

The episode was rated 7.52 from 73 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E7

#7 - Brothels & Busses (Season 2009 - Episode 7)

A young man wants to trade a 1750 Blunderbuss gun for an engagement ring. Will Rick exchange vows and buy the gun or will he get cold feet and run? Then, the Pawn Stars get an opportunity to purchase an ejection seat allegedly from a World War II fighter jet, but is this deal destined to crash and burn? And later, a guy looking to make rent money wants to pawn his original 1966 Schwinn Stingray bike which has Rick remembering the good old days. Will his trip down memory lane include laying out the dough?

The episode was rated 7.60 from 52 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E17

#6 - Old Man's Booty (Season 2009 - Episode 17)

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The Pawn Stars have an opportunity to buy a 17th Century treasure chest that nobody can open--even though what's inside could make all the difference. Will they figure out how to get in and plunder what's inside or will it remain locked keeping its contents secret forever? Then when a man wants to sell a three-sided trench knife from WWI, Rick has some concerns. And later, Rick and Corey play a prank on the Old Man by "borrowing" his 1956 Chrysler Imperial. What really happened to it?

The episode was rated 7.62 from 34 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E15

#5 - Fired Up (Season 2009 - Episode 15)

The Pawn Stars want to buy an airplane propeller that may be historically tied to Charles Lindbergh--can they find an expert or documentation to confirm the link or will this deal crash and burn? Then when a man brings in a 1750s Flintlock Musketoon, Rick has doubts about its authenticity. And later a young man brings the Old Man a key chain that he believes belonged to Willie Nelson--the only question is--which one.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 37 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E18

#4 - A Shot and a Shave (Season 2009 - Episode 18)

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In this episode, Rick is offered some of the craziest items ever to enter the store, everything from a pricey patchwork quilt made from celebrity autographs to an 1845 Harpers Ferry musket, one with a vintage surprise. A scientist selling ATM receipts from the South Pole and a barber's chair straight from Sweeney Todd are also on offer. As the guys find out, nothing's quite what it seems.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 23 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E8

#3 - Time Machines (Season 2009 - Episode 8)

Rick tries to refurbish a 1950's coke machine into a modernized collector's item. Will his plan quench his thirst or fizzle out and go flat? Meanwhile, Corey is offered an old pirate favorite: an 18th Century flintlock pistol. But before he can pull the trigger he'll need to authenticate it. In addition, the Pawn Stars get a chance to buy a 1941 Philco Radio. Will they dial in a deal, or be stuck searching through the static?

The episode was rated 7.71 from 58 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E13

#2 - Peaches & Pinups (Season 2009 - Episode 13)

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Corey has a chance to buy a wooden crossbow that hasn't been fired in almost 40 years--will it hold together and hit its mark or splinter, crack and fracture the deal? Meanwhile Rick blushes when a woman tries to sell her husband's Playboy collection. Will he "read the articles" and buy the lot or pass on Hef's ladies? Finally, the Pawn Stars try to sell one of their most prized items, an Ormolu clock, aka "The Death Clock."

The episode was rated 7.80 from 41 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2009E16

#1 - Sharks and Cobras (Season 2009 - Episode 16)

Rick and the Old Man look to buy a 1965 Shelby Cobra classic car--one of the most expensive American race cars. Will they burn rubber and make a deal or will they slam on the brakes for a fake? Then the Pawn Stars have a chance to buy a ship's clock from a 1942 WWII Ship that's worth money only if it ticks.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 28 votes.

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